"It's expensive these days to get a confirmed public opinion. Bring on the Republic plebiscite., that'll be another 200mil down the drain."
This is especially true when these so called plebiscites are non-binding.
The term plebiscite is probably a good word - a non-binding referendum kind of treats people like a bunch of plebs.
From Urban Dictionary:
pleb
Actually defined as a member of a despised social class, a commoner, a member of the plebs of ancient Rome. Also low-born, undisinguished, vulgar, and my personal favourite: vulgar-looking.
